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CU06 BJF

2006 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2016
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

77,666 mi
Last recorded77,666 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2015
Typical for 2006 Kia Picanto50,039 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU06 BJF
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2015 77,666 miles

O/S/F brake backing plate slighly deteriorated

Fail 21 Apr 2015 77,666 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

O/S/F brake backing plate slighly deteriorated

Pass 24 Apr 2014 63,709 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 63,385 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Apr 2013 51,891 miles

Oil leak

Fail 24 Apr 2013 51,868 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 25 Apr 2012 40,894 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 25 Apr 2012 40,894 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 28 Apr 2011 31,019 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 30,784 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 22,327 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 22,327 miles

Centre Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 27 Apr 2009 15,224 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 15,224 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Kia Picanto?

Based on 2,626,043 MOT tests across 229,767 vehicles.

77.1%
Pass Rate
3,997
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
229,767
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,453
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 28,710
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 25,450
position lamp(s) not working 19,223
parking brake recording little or no effort 18,423
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CU06 BJF is a 2006 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2006 Kia Picanto models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 50,039 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Kia Picanto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 41,453 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CU06 BJF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Picanto typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 20 years old, this Kia Picanto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was CU06 BJF registered?

CU06 BJF is a 2006 Kia Picanto, first registered on 12 May 2006.

Is CU06 BJF safe to buy?

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